Written Reviews

William Maxwell: “Two Old Tales About Men and Women”

May 1, 2010

Trevor looks at William Maxwell’s “Two Old Tales About Men and Women,” originally published in the June 21, 1958 issue of The New Yorker. Read the full post.

Allegra Goodman: “La Vita Nuova”

April 28, 2010

This week’s New Yorker fiction is Allegra Goodman’s “La Vita Nuova.” Read the full post.

J.G. Farrell: Troubles

April 27, 2010

Trevor reviews J.G. Farrell’s 1970 novel, Troubles. Read the full post.

Review copy courtesy of New Directions.

Roberto Bolaño: Antwerp

April 23, 2010

Trevor reviews Roberto Bolaño’s Antwerp, translated from the Spanish by Natasha Wimmer. Read the full post.

Orange Prize Shortlist Announced

April 21, 2010

The shortlist for this year’s Orange Prize has been announced. Read the full post.

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